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Article I of the constitution establishes the powers of the people. Its symbolic meaning as the first article relates to the importance of the people to govern themselves for the benefit of all. In it, several powers are enumerated: | Article I of the constitution establishes the powers of the people. Its symbolic meaning as the first article relates to the importance of the people to govern themselves for the benefit of all. In it, several powers are enumerated: | ||
* '''Veto Power''': The power of the citizenry to veto bills via a majority vote held upon invocation of the veto power by at least 25% of | * '''Veto Power''': The power of the citizenry to veto bills via a simple majority vote held upon invocation of the veto power by at least 25% of citizens. | ||
* '''Executive Approval Power''': The power to approve all executive cabinet members appointed by the Jarl via a majority vote. | * '''Executive Approval Power''': The power to approve all executive cabinet members appointed by the Jarl via a simple majority vote of the citizenry. | ||
* '''Impeachment Power''': The power to impeach and remove, simultaneously via 3/5 majority vote of | * '''Impeachment Power''': The power of the citizenry to impeach and remove, simultaneously via 3/5 majority vote of citizens, any executive, legislative, or judicial officer. | ||
* '''Constitutional Amendment Power''': The power to amend the constitution via a 2/3 majority vote of the | * '''Constitutional Amendment Power''': The power to amend the constitution via a 2/3 majority vote of the citizenry. | ||
* '''Referendum Power''': The power to invoke a binding referendum vote on any matter, requiring a 3/5 majority vote to pass and become binding. | * '''Referendum Power''': The power of the citizenry to invoke a binding referendum vote on any matter, requiring a 3/5 majority vote to pass and become binding. | ||
These mighty powers are given to the population at large in order to incentivize participation in the civil process and give the public an opportunity to respond to the government's actions. | These mighty powers are given to the population at large in order to incentivize participation in the civil process and give the public an opportunity to respond to the government's actions. | ||
Revision as of 03:05, 1 October 2021
The Constitution of Polaris is the supreme law of Polaris. This founding document delineates the frame of the government.
Original frame
The title of this document is The Constitution of Polaris' and consists of a preamble, six articles, and a signed closing endorsement.
Preamble
The preamble clause of the constitution proclaims the right to sovereignty of the citizens of Polaris, while abdicating foreign policy powers to the greater Water Tribe, except for those to do with border rights. This clause is an important introduction to the constitution, as it sets the mood for the people-centric government laid out in the rest of the document.
Article I
Article I of the constitution establishes the powers of the people. Its symbolic meaning as the first article relates to the importance of the people to govern themselves for the benefit of all. In it, several powers are enumerated:
- Veto Power: The power of the citizenry to veto bills via a simple majority vote held upon invocation of the veto power by at least 25% of citizens.
- Executive Approval Power: The power to approve all executive cabinet members appointed by the Jarl via a simple majority vote of the citizenry.
- Impeachment Power: The power of the citizenry to impeach and remove, simultaneously via 3/5 majority vote of citizens, any executive, legislative, or judicial officer.
- Constitutional Amendment Power: The power to amend the constitution via a 2/3 majority vote of the citizenry.
- Referendum Power: The power of the citizenry to invoke a binding referendum vote on any matter, requiring a 3/5 majority vote to pass and become binding.
These mighty powers are given to the population at large in order to incentivize participation in the civil process and give the public an opportunity to respond to the government's actions.
Article II
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Article III
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Article IV
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Article V
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Article VI
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Closing endorsement
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Ratified amendments
There are currently no ratified amendments.
Unratified amendments
There are currently no unratified amendments.
Judicial review
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